“Taking Names” on Patreon
Do you know about Patreon? I didn’t either. Basically it’s a web platform that allows folks to become “patrons” of creative artists. For as little as $1 a month, you can support someone who creates … Continue reading
Do you know about Patreon? I didn’t either. Basically it’s a web platform that allows folks to become “patrons” of creative artists. For as little as $1 a month, you can support someone who creates … Continue reading
“I just finished Lisa Adams’ book. I love that she used the word ‘twatwaffle’ — not once, but twice!” I REALLY want to put that on the back of the book for the next printing…
Q: Is this book autobiographical? A: No. Rhiannon’s stepmom situation is very different from mine. That said, I have personally experienced many of the same feelings, particularly those associated with being a childless stepmother with … Continue reading
1. “Monster Night” was based on a dream I had as a child. 2. The evil sweater was originally named Wan, not Stan. I changed it because I was afraid people would hear the name … Continue reading
Chocolate croissants are good. S’more croissants are way better. 1 plain croissant Dark chocolate 1 marshmallow Fresh raspberries to taste Cut croissant lengthwise, making the bottom half thinner than the top half. Arrange the chocolate … Continue reading
Mint lovers, start melting! This mint medley features velvety Andes mints and a crispy mint cookie. 3 to 4 Andes mints 1/2 graham cracker 1 marshmallow 1 crispy mint cookie (Thin Mint, Mint Oreo, Mint … Continue reading
The book never did hit the big time, but we had fun appearing on BookTV (much to our surprise) and radio shows. We also got a few nice reviews. Library Journal In each chapter, the … Continue reading
Feshy has definitely been a long time coming. I started writing a simpler form of the book, originally called Feshy’s Paradise, in 1999. Though that draft was the elementary age novel I wanted to write, … Continue reading
Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris Holidays on Ice has become one of my favorite holiday traditions. I have an uncanny ability to unintentionally pick up books about war and torture, which is problematic enough … Continue reading
Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins Like a lot of nerdy and ungainly girls, I went through a Tom Robbins phase in high school. His playful love of women appealed to us earnest and hopeful types. … Continue reading
Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Story: In the 1960s, the southeastern provinces of Nigeria attempted to secede and form an independent nation called Biafra. Adichie tells the story of this civil … Continue reading
Born Standing Up by Steve Martin Narrated by Steve Martin I know this is probably incredible for a person who, like, reads all the time and writes stupid book reviews, but I think this was … Continue reading
The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck I’m going to tell you the plain truth: This book was so depressing that it took me two years to read. And I actually like depressing books. So … Continue reading
The Island by Elin Hilderbrand Okay, I love my Kindle, but there is just one little problem with it that only major snobs like yours truly will appreciate: it doesn’t really let you see the … Continue reading
This Is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper Story: Judd is a sad sack. He’s been dumped, humiliated, and stripped of employment. Needless to say, he’s at an all-time low—and his father has the … Continue reading
Little Bee by Chris Cleave Setting: Modern-day London and Nigeria. Story: Okay, I’m going to go along with the book’s marketing team on this one—I can’t really tell you. But the fulcrum of the story … Continue reading
Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad Okay, so you know how sometimes you just never read a classic book for years and years—because even as an English major you can’t possibly read all of them … Continue reading
A Single Man by Christopher Isherwood Narrated by Simon Prebble Setting: Los Angeles in the 1960s Story: Gay English professor George has just lost his longtime partner. We follow him through the aftermath of the … Continue reading
The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón Narrated by Jonathan Davis Setting: 1950s Barcelona Story: When protagonist Daniel is just a child, his father takes him to the Cemetery of Forgotten Books—a vast … Continue reading
Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts Narrated by Humphrey Bower Well, it turns out that India is not merely a land of funtime singalongs. If you’re dying to delve into the underbelly of Bombay in the … Continue reading